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MA - Master of Arts
Manchester Metropolitan University
Full Time
OCT-26
1 Year
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MA - Master of Arts
Manchester Metropolitan University
Full Time
OCT-26
1 Year
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MA Design Innovation considers how design acts as a catalyst for innovation, leading to new products, services and user experiences. It focusses on design thinking approaches, to address contemporary societal and business challenges to develop a rich understanding of where design can add value. It will provide you with the skills to strategically apply design to solve complex problems in the global market.The application of design thinking is explored with the latest research and practice in design innovation, design management and design strategy, that supports you to develop a holistic view of design and creatively apply the theory in your specialist area. Design research, empathy and user-centred development are at the core of the programme that reveals unmet user needs and, in turn, generate insights that lead to desirable products and services in a commercial and societal context.The course provides a balance of theory and practices through a series of lectures, seminars, workshops, cross-disciplinary collaborations, research visits and live-projects to provide you with comprehensive knowledge of design innovation while giving practical skills to excel professionally.
Applicants will need to have 2:2 in Design or cognate discipline (e.g. creative arts, management, marketing, branding, engineering, etc). Equivalent EU/international qualifications are also accepted. Applicants who do not meet these criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Other professional qualifications will be considered on merit and/or with relevant professional experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,400 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£12,400 per year
Students from Channel Islands
£22,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£22,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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